The racing event will also honor health heroes. After months of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NASCAR is making its return.But the 400-mile event on Sunday, May 17 will be different than your standard NASCAR racing fare, and not just because there won’t be fans in attendance.
Health care heroes from across the country will serve as 36 Grand Marshals for the race, participating in a pre-recorded delivery of the iconic preamble before every NASCAR race: “Drivers, Start Your Engines!” Each of the Grand Marshals will be saluted by a driver participating in event at South Carolina’s Darlington Raceway.
Prior to the race itself, on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. ET (the same time when individuals across the nation express their admiration